We heard a strange noise - kind of like a cross between someone dry-heaving and coughing. Upon closer investigation, we discovered the sound was coming from our generator -- an Onan 5500 and the sound was more like it was trying to start but not succeeding. We are on electric and not using the genny at all. We checked the inside switch and it is in the off position.
Any ideas what would be causing this?
Thanks.
TRAILERKING said
01:27 PM Apr 22, 2015
If the genny is dry-heaving and coughing ..............She must have the flu.
-- Edited by TRAILERKING on Wednesday 22nd of April 2015 01:28:04 PM
cherylbrv said
01:40 PM Apr 22, 2015
The Theraflu didn't work; maybe I'll switch over to a codeine cough syrup (the good stuff)!
Seriously -- we shut all the switches on the generator off as well until we figure it out (so no further damage is done). Thankfully we're not doing any boondocking right now; let's just hope the power doesn't go out in a storm!
-- Edited by cherylbrv on Wednesday 22nd of April 2015 01:42:48 PM
Jim01 said
01:55 PM Apr 22, 2015
I've heard of this. If I remember right, there's a harness that goes to the generator from your inside switches. There should be a connector near the generator. Check this connector for corrosion or moisture. If corroded, clean the best you can and then uses some silicone grease to keep any further moisture out.
If you don't find anything there, or this doesn't remedy the problem, I'd advise disconnecting this connection until you can get it checked out at a Cummins / Onan service facility. (You can find them by doing a search on the web).
You don't want that generator trying to start when it shouldn't.
Good luck,
Jim
TRAILERKING said
03:31 PM Apr 22, 2015
Is the genny flashing any "trouble codes"Not sure if yours has that option)?? Could be a defective board in the auto-start(if that's what you have).
We heard a strange noise - kind of like a cross between someone dry-heaving and coughing. Upon closer investigation, we discovered the sound was coming from our generator -- an Onan 5500 and the sound was more like it was trying to start but not succeeding. We are on electric and not using the genny at all. We checked the inside switch and it is in the off position.
Any ideas what would be causing this?
Thanks.
If the genny is dry-heaving and coughing ..............She must have the flu.
-- Edited by TRAILERKING on Wednesday 22nd of April 2015 01:28:04 PM
The Theraflu didn't work; maybe I'll switch over to a codeine cough syrup (the good stuff)!
Seriously -- we shut all the switches on the generator off as well until we figure it out (so no further damage is done). Thankfully we're not doing any boondocking right now; let's just hope the power doesn't go out in a storm!
-- Edited by cherylbrv on Wednesday 22nd of April 2015 01:42:48 PM
I've heard of this. If I remember right, there's a harness that goes to the generator from your inside switches. There should be a connector near the generator. Check this connector for corrosion or moisture. If corroded, clean the best you can and then uses some silicone grease to keep any further moisture out.
If you don't find anything there, or this doesn't remedy the problem, I'd advise disconnecting this connection until you can get it checked out at a Cummins / Onan service facility. (You can find them by doing a search on the web).
You don't want that generator trying to start when it shouldn't.
Good luck,
Jim